Thanks for that link, Jeff. Very good information- I didn't consider "super glue" to fill the spider lines. The article leads me to think probably the Eastwood product is the better route.

Relatedly, does anyone have an idea how glossy the steering wheel would have been from the factory? I know it is hard rubber, but even this can have a gloss of 8 or 9, rated on a 10 point scale. Should it be more like the bakelite knobs/switches on the dash, or a full bore high gloss?

Bill